West Sussex
339 schools · 226 primary · 37 secondary · 37 open teaching jobs
West Sussex is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 339 schools — 226 primary, 37 secondary, educating around 126,364 pupils. The median teacher salary across West Sussex's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 37 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in West Sussex.
West Sussex at a glance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 339
- Primary schools
- 226
- Secondary schools
- 37
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 126,364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6,374
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,303
- Open teaching jobs
- 37
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — West Sussex
339 schools in West Sussex plotted by location.
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Teaching in West Sussex
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in West Sussex
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in West Sussex
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for West Sussex.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to West Sussex’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in West Sussex
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex· PO19 3HP
1,579 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.6
Trust: BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Worthing, West Sussex· BN11 2JX
1,328 pupils
Attainment 8: 52.1
Hazelwick School
Crawley, West Sussex· RH10 1SX
1,890 pupils
Attainment 8: 50.2
Trust: HAZELWICK SCHOOL
Heron Way Primary School
Horsham, West Sussex· RH13 6DJ
418 pupils
KS2: 95% met expected standard
Lindfield Primary Academy
Haywards Heath, West Sussex· RH16 2DX
660 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Midhurst Rother College
Midhurst, West Sussex· GU29 9DT
1,158 pupils
Attainment 8: 48.8
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Teaching jobs in West Sussex
View 37 open teaching jobs in West Sussex →West Sussex: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in West Sussex?
West Sussex has 339 schools, including 226 primary and 37 secondary schools, educating around 126,364 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in West Sussex?
The median teacher salary across West Sussex's state-funded schools is £46,525 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in West Sussex?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, West Sussex local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in West Sussex through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in West Sussex?
Apply through West Sussex's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to West Sussex by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in West Sussex?
Yes — there are currently 37 open teaching vacancies in West Sussex. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.